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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown :: Commentary on Psalm 80

The Book of Psalms

Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET

PSALM 80

Psa 80:1-19. Shoshannim--"Lilies" (see on JF & B for Ps 45:1, title). Eduth--Testimony, referring to the topic as a testimony of God to His people (compare Psa 19:7 ). This Psalm probably relates to the captivity of the ten tribes, as the former to that of Judah. Its complaint is aggravated by the contrast of former prosperity, and the prayer for relief occurs as a refrain through the Psalm.

2. Before Ephraim, &c.--These tribes marched next the ark ( Num 2:18-24 ). The name of Benjamin may be introduced merely in allusion to that fact, and not because that tribe was identified with Israel in the schism ( 1Ki 12:16-21; compare also Num 10:24 ).

15. And the vineyard--or, "And protect or guard what thy right hand," &c.the branch--literally, "over the Son of man," preceding this phrase, with "protect" or "watch."for thyself--a tacit allusion to the plea for help; for

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